乃是天下太平
“which is peace for the land”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
乃是天下太平
“which is peace for the land”
“and freedom from war for the people.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In traditional political philosophy, a ruler or righteous hero's highest virtue is bringing peace and order ('天下太平') so ordinary citizens can live free from war.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
peace and tranquility across the entire land/world
A classic four-character idiom representing the grand Confucian ideal of a realm free of warfare and turmoil.
is precisely; indeed is
A formal and classical copula used to lend gravity, authority, and weight to a declaration.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“[and peace prevailed throughout the realm.]”
“and the people prosper”
“We thought everything was calm and smooth,”
“and peace will be restored to the world.”
“It'll be best when the world is peaceful.”
“Then things were quiet for a few years.”
“Such a fine Peaceful Emperor!”
“will bring peace?”
“was a peaceful Jianghu.”
“and bring lasting peace for generations to come.”